MHT CET2019Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Which of the following is not the mineral of iron?
Options
- ALimonite
- BMagnetite
- CCorundum
- DHaematite
Correct answer
C. Corundum
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea Corundum is not a mineral of iron. It is a crystalline form of aluminium oxide typically containing traces of Fe, Ti, V and Cr. Limonite, magnetite and haematite are minerals of iron. Name and molecular formula of given minerals is given below: Name Mineral Limonite F e O H . n H 2 O Magnetite F e 3 O 4 Corundum A l 2 O 3 Haematite F e 2 O 3